{"id":54121,"date":"2025-10-27T14:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/?p=54121"},"modified":"2025-10-27T19:01:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:01:24","slug":"louisville-immersive-dinner-theater-locals-guide-what-to-expect-nulu-dinner-detective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/2025\/10\/27\/louisville-immersive-dinner-theater-locals-guide-what-to-expect-nulu-dinner-detective\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local\u2019s Guide to The Dinner Detective in Louisville: What it\u2019s really like, what to expect, and why it makes an easy night out"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54121\" class=\"elementor elementor-54121\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82f1b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c82f1b6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46ef88c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46ef88c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1b27f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cc1b27f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/yAN66QtkTi0?si=9dYRZ8m5GYqpONfM&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91cbe6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b91cbe6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c57c97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c57c97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction to Louisville Immersive Dinner Theater:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fff0d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fff0d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">If you live in Louisville and want a night that is more memorable than dinner and a movie, Louisville immersive dinner theater is the sweet spot. The Dinner Detective in NuLu blends a present day mystery with a multi course meal and lighthearted improv you can join without pressure. You get to compare clues with your table, enjoy dessert, and accuse your cousin with confidence, all in one night.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">For official details like menus, times, and FAQs, check the show pages. They are the most accurate sources. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dinner Detective Louisville<\/a> and <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to Expect<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Check the show pages for official details like menus, times, and FAQs. They are the most accurate sources. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local show info<\/a> and <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to expect<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65cb9f8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"65cb9f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets Today!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5291033 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5291033\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5558a8d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5558a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a83e0a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a83e0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At-a-Glance: The Dinner Detective Louisville<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ace613 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ace613\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1e3f54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1e3f54\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0929e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0929e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<strong>\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu<br \/>710 E Jefferson St.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83c\udfad What It Is<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Modern, immersive murder mystery dinner with improv you can join\u2014no costumes, no stage, present-day plot that moves around the room.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 When<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Weekend shows; dates typically post 8\u201312 weeks in advance.<br \/>\u2192 <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See local showtimes<\/a><\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb5 Price<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Starting at <strong>$74.95 per person<\/strong> (plus taxes\/fees)<br \/>Performer gratuity is optional and appreciated.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\udc54 Dress Code<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Business casual\/dressy casual<br \/>\u2705 Nice jeans OK<br \/>\u274c Skip shorts, T-shirts, hats<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83c\udf82 Age<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">15+ recommended<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a94a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83a94a1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c38d94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c38d94b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83e\ude91 Seating<\/strong><\/h5><p style=\"text-align: center\">Tables up to 6; larger groups may be split nearby.<br \/>\ud83d\udca1 Booking separately? Use the same <strong>Party Seating Request name<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Menu Highlights<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">\u2022 House salad<br \/>\u2022 Roasted half chicken, baked flounder, or seared cauliflower<br \/>\u2022 Mint chocolate devil&#8217;s food cake<br \/>\u2022 Full bar available<br \/>\u26a0\ufe0f Note allergies at booking | No to-go boxes<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u23f0 Timing<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Arrive 10\u201315 minutes early<br \/>Late seating available up to ~45 minutes at a natural break<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Getting There<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Plan parking via <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/government\/parking-authority-river-city-parc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PARC<\/a> or use <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetarc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TARC transit<\/a><\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83c\udf06 Make a Night of It<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Stroll <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/nulu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NuLu<\/a> galleries, bars, and shops before\/after the show.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14880ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14880ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c859051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c859051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><h5><strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><\/h5><a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets<\/a> | <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to Expect<\/a> | <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Menu &amp; FAQs<\/a> | <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sdfthup-tempo-louisville-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venue Details<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95cbb08 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"95cbb08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f27605 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f27605\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c19a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0c19a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4f459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3b4f459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtube.com\\\/shorts\\\/1R_c1YB8Hds?si=YrolymhAuKSjBeEJ&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23bc95 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c23bc95\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e85eeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e85eeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Louisville immersive dinner theater actually feels like<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82607cc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"82607cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daec217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daec217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Getting there and getting settled<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Consider it your sleuthing warm up. Driving downtown is simple when you plan parking. Check the city\u2019s guidance so you do not circle like you are casing the joint. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/government\/parking-authority-river-city-parc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parking resources<\/a>: Skipping the car. Peek at TARC routes. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetarc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transit info<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>The vibe inside<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">No stage and no costumes. This is a present day story that moves around the room, which makes your table feel like courtside seats. Some performers are hidden among the audience. Expect to suspect the wrong person at least once, probably twice. Curious why immersive shows feel so engaging. This short read explains it well. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americantheatre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Immersive theater overview<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>How the night flows<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Eat a course, gather a clue, side eye your date, repeat. There may be a dramatic sound cue or brief blackout. By the finale, you will submit your theory for Top Sleuth. Win or not, you still get dessert, which is a pretty good consolation prize.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">This is why Louisville&#8217;s immersive dinner theater works so well for groups. It is social, funny, and naturally interactive without putting you on the spot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec68b83 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec68b83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589291f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"589291f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a2b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1a2b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54091\" alt=\"Plated chicken dinner with carrots and mashed potatoes served at The Dinner Detective Louisville private event.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19eecd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19eecd5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d88962 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d88962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is on the plate at this interactive dinner show<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3576313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3576313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">A recent lineup. House salad, roasted half chicken, baked flounder, or a seared cauliflower entree, and mint chocolate devil\u2019s food cake to finish. There is a full bar. Cards work, but cash is quick and tips well. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, add notes when you book so the venue can prep. These dining out tips help. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodallergy.org\/resources\/dining-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Allergy Dining Guide<\/a> For the current menu and policies, refer to the official page. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Menu and FAQs<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Local tip. No to go boxes due to venue rules. The mystery can leave the building, the mashed potatoes cannot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23aa6e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c23aa6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Menu<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a4e4b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60a4e4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c489c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c489c2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212658e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"212658e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Pu7LvnBXJWU?si=hMhAgHH1qhBWEKfV&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08a1a7c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08a1a7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d80aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65d80aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to wear, who to bring, and where you will sit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3c641b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3c641b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Dress code<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Business casual or dressy casual. Nice jeans are fine. Skip shorts, t-shirts, and hats. Want a quick visual refresher. This is helpful. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/work-life\/life-strategies\/business-etiquette\/business-casual-dress-code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Business casual guide<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Age<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Fifteen and up. The humor and the atmosphere land better with an older crowd.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Seating<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Tables typically seat up to six. Bigger groups are split across nearby tables when possible. Booking separately. Use the same Party Seating Request name at checkout so you are grouped.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Timing<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Running late happens. They can seat you up to 45 minutes after the start at a natural break so you do not walk in mid plot twist.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1ddf7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c1ddf7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6502802 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6502802\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8029793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8029793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/WmmkGvPOV6Q?si=9Ju0lcImHZpwVXVV&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba2e8fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba2e8fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a782a2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a782a2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why this Louisville immersive dinner theater is a great pick for a night out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bbb30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55bbb30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>It is social in a very Louisville way.<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">This city runs on conversation. You will be chatting with your table and probably the table next to you, comparing theories like it is Derby picks. If you want to turn it into a whole evening, browse ideas for before and after the show. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotolouisville.com\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go To Louisville Things to Do<\/a> and <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/events.courier-journal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Courier Journal Events<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>It feels fresh, even if you have done a mystery dinner somewhere else<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">No costumes, no theme park vibes. It is modern, witty, and different every time. If you are a true crime person, this is catnip. Curious why we all love it so much. This overview is interesting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unc.edu\/posts\/2024\/01\/11\/why-are-we-fascinated-by-true-crime\/\">The University of North Carolina\u00a0on the psychology of true crime<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>It solves the classic night out puzzle<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Dinner, a show, and something to talk about. One reservation. Zero logistics stress. You can actually enjoy yourself instead of coordinating five plans in one night.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>It works for groups<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Birthdays, team outings, friend groups, and even a family night with older teens. Everyone can engage at their comfort level. Want extra spice. Ask about the optional Suspect Package to quietly nominate a friend as a red herring. For teams, there is good evidence that shared experiences strengthen rapport. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2023\/11\/15\/building-stronger-teams-the-art-of-fostering-cohesion\/\">Forbes\u00a0on team cohesion<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>It is replayable<\/h5><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">New cast, new crowd, new chaos. You can return and still be surprised. Also, you will get better at spotting red herrings. Or at least more confident about being wrong with style.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">If you like to skim reviews first, the local page has plenty. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dinner Detective Louisville<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc16bbb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc16bbb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae41e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ae41e5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d39c82d elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d39c82d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/6PHyYu2i3tQ?si=cG-dQzujABZjj_nh&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c39967 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5c39967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Private Event Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06bdff6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06bdff6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f099d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f099d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning something bigger?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e311b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e311b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\">Whether it&#8217;s a team outing, birthday bash, or corporate event, we can host your group for a private mystery experience. You get the whole show to yourselves\u2014same laughs, same clues, way more inside jokes.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Private Events<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed61ba8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed61ba8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdc3da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bdc3da\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84f8a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"84f8a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/tMQ9ohd4-08?si=U2Etb7F1ApslpKKs&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b576960 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b576960\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6e841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b6e841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make a night of it in NuLu<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a29e84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a29e84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\">Stroll Market Street, pop into a gallery, grab a sip, then head to the show. If you are making it a staycation or meeting friends from out of town, it is hosted at Tempo by Hilton in Downtown NuLu. Handy if your detective shoes are not built for distance. Venue details.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sdfthup-tempo-louisville-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel info<\/a> Neighborhood overview. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/nulu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NuLu guide<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e036668 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e036668\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a56a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95a56a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab75be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bab75be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-127\" alt=\"Modern multi-story hotel building with large windows and balconies, labeled Tempo by Hilton. The building is lit up at dusk, with a blue and orange sky in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a23eeb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a23eeb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f18d9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f18d9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick planning notes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89690dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89690dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Location<\/h5><p>Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu at 710 E Jefferson St. Venue details. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sdfthup-tempo-louisville-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel info<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Schedule and tickets<\/h5><p>Dates usually post 8 to 12 weeks in advance with weekend shows year round. Latest info here. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local show info<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5>Pricing<\/h5><p>General admission typically starts at $69.95 per person plus taxes and fees. Performer gratuity is optional and appreciated. For specifics, see the official policies. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Menu and FAQs<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Bring curiosity, a sense of humor, and maybe a notebook if your table gets competitive. By dessert, you will have a shared story, whether you cracked the case or confidently accused your own cousin. That is the spirit of Louisville immersive dinner theater, and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">The Dinner Detective<\/a> is a fun night out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f48d469 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f48d469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A local\u2019s guide to 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